Hundreds of people attended the Closing Worship and Commissioning Service of the Southern California Conference of the AME Church.   Below are scenes from the service.

Bishop Clement Fugh’s sermon was titled “Keep the Faith, Baby!” (Clayton Everett photo)
Karen Waters, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Rev. Harvey Vaughn applaud the Bishop’s message. (Clayton Everett photo)
Fifth District Presiding Prelate Clement Fugh, Bishop Francine Brookins and Dr. John Thomas III pose with clergy of the Southern California Conference of the AME Church. (Clayton Everett photo)
FAME Pastor Robert Shaw II receives congratulations from Presiding Elder Allen Williams. (Clayton Everett photo)
Members of the official board welcome Pastor Shaw and his family to First AME Church. (Clayton Everett photo)